The artwork titled “Crucifixion and Last Judgement diptych” was created by Northern Renaissance artist Jan van Eyck in the year 1426. This religious painting, executed in oil on wood, measures 56.5 x 19.7 cm and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, NY, US.
The left panel of the diptych depicts the Crucifixion of Jesus, portraying Him on the cross, flanked by the two thieves crucified alongside Him. The background is teeming with a detailed crowd of soldiers, mourners, and spectators, all vividly colored and meticulously rendered. The right panel illustrates the Last Judgement, where Christ sits in judgment amidst angels, saints, and the damned writhing in torment below, vividly displaying the dichotomy of heaven and hell. The intricate details and the use of vibrant colors are characteristic of van Eyck’s masterful technique, making this diptych a profound example of religious art from the Northern Renaissance.
